ADDENDUM.-^jy^ CONTROVERSY, &g.  OF
 

Thomason has dated the following anonymous paper, the '' 28th June
1645." It evidently expresses the dissatisfied mind of some of the radical
reformers of the Society.

We desire to know of the Committee what Service they have done to the State, and
what good they have done for regulating of Printing, and reforming the Company.

Our desire is that you give us, your Brethren, the best and fullest satisfaction you may
or can in these Barticulars following.

What the English Stock is worth in value, which was fourteen thousand pound at
least.

What the Latine Stock is now worth ? It was at first seven thousand pound, the
addition to it four thousand pound.

What the Irish Stock is worth, which w^as three thousand pound.
What the Crammer produced : three hundred pound w^e paid towards it.
What  became   of  the  money we gave to  defend  us   in   the   Latin-stock-Shute
\i. e. suit^.

Queere. What is become of the Livery Eines ?

What is become of Eenter-Wardens Eines ?
What is become of Newton Earme ?
What is become of Master John Nortons gift ?
What is become of Master Standeshes gift ?
What is become of Master George Bishops gift ?
What is become of all the Pole-Money, and what left ?
What is become of Master Thomas Adams his gift ?
What is become of the Corn-money ?
What is become of the 75. pound of M. B.
We desire to know to whom the Corporation \i. e. the Companyes] money is Lent^
and how Master Nortons money, with others, is and hath been disposed of? &c.

[E. 290/7 in the British Museum.]

For all the controversy however—probably through the Company being
so equally divided—Robert Mead was re-elected Master this year; and
John Parker and Greorge Miller were elected the new Wardens.
 

I. 595